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Garagisti & Co GP1: The Analog Supercar for the Digital Age

In an industry racing toward electrification and automation, it’s easy to forget the raw thrill of mechanical purity. Naturally aspirated engines and manual transmissions—once the humble norm—have now become the unicorns of the automotive world. These days, if you want an unfiltered, analog driving experience, you’ll need deep pockets and a taste for exclusivity. The latest marque to embrace this philosophy is Garagisti & Co, a newcomer with a nostalgic name and a bold debut: the GP1 supercar.

The name “Garagisti” harks back to the underdog privateer teams of 1950s and ’60s Formula One—small operations that dared to challenge the factory giants. Far from amateur, however, this new British-Italian outfit has stepped onto the stage with a machine that demands attention.

Limited to just 25 units and priced at a staggering £2.45 million before taxes, the GP1 is anything but subtle. Designed by Angel Guerra—whose resume includes stints at Bugatti and Rimac—the GP1 wears its heritage on its sheet metal. The design draws from legends like the Lancia Stratos Zero and Lamborghini Countach, with angular drama and a wedge-shaped silhouette that turns every parking lot into a concours d’elegance. Its dial-style forged wheels add a layer of retro-futurism that makes it almost criminal to consider any alternative, such as a traditional five-spoke.

Inside, the GP1 proudly rejects the screen-obsessed minimalism of today’s luxury cars. The cabin is unapologetically analog, with a raised central console reminiscent of the Porsche Carrera GT and a prominent black gear lever—your direct line to a motorsport-derived Xtrac 6-speed manual. It’s a cockpit designed for driving, not swiping.

Power comes from a 6.6-liter naturally aspirated V12 developed by Italtecnica, an Italian engineering firm with racing pedigree. The engine screams to 9,000 rpm and produces 800 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque. While those figures may not shatter records in the era of electric hypercars, they are paired with an astonishing curb weight of just 1,000 kilograms (dry). That makes the GP1 roughly 40% lighter than Lamborghini’s V12-powered Revuelto, which is bloated by turbochargers and hybrid tech.

For context, Gordon Murray Automotive’s T.50—a similarly analog, V12-powered marvel—also tips the scales at around 1,000 kg and offers a comparable ethos. But the T.50’s Cosworth engine, though more rev-happy at 11,500 rpm, produces a slightly lower output of 663 hp and 467 Nm of torque.

Garagisti & Co may be new to the scene, but the GP1 proves it’s no lightweight—literally or figuratively. With its blend of old-school charm, meticulous engineering, and supercar performance, it’s a love letter to enthusiasts who believe that the future doesn’t have to be digital.

Source: Garagisti & Co

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Bentley’s First Batur Convertible Is a Bespoke Symphony of Power and Craftsmanship

Bentley has unveiled the first of its ultra-exclusive Batur Convertibles — a bespoke automotive sculpture born from the creative partnership between Mulliner, Bentley’s in-house coachbuilding division, and a visionary client. Representing the pinnacle of personalization and performance, this one-of-one creation is a bold new chapter in Bentley’s bespoke lineage.

At first glance, the Batur Convertible is unmistakably a grand tourer with presence. Finished in shimmering Opalite paintwork, its silhouette is dissected by a black gloss racing stripe flanked by fine Mandarin pinstripes, stretching from the radiator grille over the bonnet and cockpit ‘airbridge’ to the rear deck. The stripe doesn’t end there — it reappears as bespoke embroidery over the rear tonneau cover, connecting past and present with a tactile nod to classic coachbuilt racers.

This is no static showpiece. Beneath its elegant exterior lies the most powerful version of Bentley’s legendary W12 engine — a hand-assembled, 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged unit delivering a staggering 740 bhp. It’s a farewell tour de force for the W12, engineered with all the refinement one would expect of a marque that’s been redefining luxury since 1919.

The Batur Convertible’s dramatic visual language continues through every detail. Its signature matrix grille is finished in gloss Beluga black, accented with Mandarin highlights, echoing the bold contrast seen on the bespoke five-spoke alloy wheels.

Yet it’s inside the cabin where Mulliner’s craftsmanship — and the client’s meticulous vision — truly come to life.

The interior is a ‘one plus one’ arrangement, where the driver and passenger zones are presented as contrasting, yet harmoniously balanced, environments. The driver is immersed in Beluga black leather and Alcantara, accentuated by Mandarin hide that wraps the console, instrumentation, and door waistrails. The Batur pattern is subtly picked out in Linen and Mandarin stitching on the seat bolsters and door inserts, emphasizing a motorsport-inspired focus.

Meanwhile, the passenger is cocooned in a lighter, more relaxed environment. A Linen hide and Alcantara seat, detailed with Mandarin stitching, provides a sharp contrast to the driver’s cockpit. Even the rear luggage area follows this split-personality concept: Beluga on the driver’s side, Linen on the passenger’s, with coordinated luggage sets and even color-matched bespoke key cases.

Every surface, switch, and detail has been obsessively refined. The fascia and door waistrails feature a satin black engine-turned finish, while the centre console gleams with gloss Beluga veneer. Titanium accents are found throughout — from the air vent rings and rotary controls to the gearshift paddles and the steering wheel’s top dead centre marker. Even the illuminated sill treadplates are unique, bearing the Batur name and production number.

The Batur Convertible made its dynamic debut as “Car Zero” at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, dressed in a dramatic Vermilion Gloss over Vermilion Satin livery. It now heads to the US for Monterey Car Week, where it will undoubtedly command attention among the world’s most discerning collectors.

As the third Mulliner Coachbuilt model — following the Bacalar barchetta and Batur coupé — the Batur Convertible represents a masterclass in modern coachbuilding. Production is strictly limited, and each car is co-designed with its future owner using a bespoke visualisation tool, allowing an infinite number of color, material, and finish combinations.

The result? No two Batur Convertibles will ever be alike. They are as much about personal expression as they are about automotive excellence.

In an era increasingly defined by digital replication and mass production, Bentley’s Batur Convertible stands defiantly as a rolling work of art — a symphony of engineering, craftsmanship, and individuality.

Source: Bentley

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Bugatti Brouillard: A One-Off Masterpiece Heralds the Dawn of Programme Solitaire

Bugatti may have officially entered a new era with the hybrid-powered Tourbillon, but the legendary W16 engine is refusing to fade quietly into the history books. Instead, it returns for an encore performance in the form of the Brouillard, an extraordinary one-off creation unveiled as the first commission under Bugatti’s newly announced Programme Solitaire.

Making its debut at this year’s Monterey Car Week in California, the Brouillard is more than just a swan song for the W16 – it’s a showcase of Bugatti’s unrivaled dedication to bespoke craftsmanship and mechanical art.

A Masterclass in Coachbuilding

Commissioned by Dutch entrepreneur Michel Perridon—the world’s foremost private Bugatti collector—the Brouillard reflects both personal passion and brand legacy. Perridon’s collection includes not only dozens of rare Bugattis, but also historic pieces from Carlo and Rembrandt Bugatti, Ettore Bugatti’s father and brother, respectively. It’s fitting, then, that the Brouillard pays homage to Ettore’s favorite horse, from which the model takes its name.

The Brouillard is based on the carbon fiber and aluminum monocoque of the Chiron family—a platform shared with the Divo, Centodieci, La Voiture Noire, W16 Mistral, and Bolide. Beneath the sculpted bodywork lies Bugatti’s most potent version of the quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16, delivering 1,600 PS (1,578 hp / 1,177 kW). While the Tourbillon may chart a new electrified future, the Brouillard celebrates the visceral thunder of combustion with unapologetic flair.

Subtle Familiarity, Radical Individuality

At first glance, the Brouillard might appear to be a fixed-roof cousin of the W16 Mistral. But a closer inspection reveals that nearly every panel is bespoke—tailored specifically for this model.

At the front, a wide horseshoe grille dominates a newly sculpted bumper, flanked by fender-mounted LED headlights and additional cooling intakes. The silhouette carries Bugatti’s signature C-shaped line behind the doors, while carbon fiber accents contrast dramatically with the striking green exterior.

The rear is where the Brouillard truly distinguishes itself. Aggressively flared fenders taper into a custom tail section featuring a ducktail-style integrated spoiler, roof scoop, and X-shaped LED taillights reminiscent of the Mistral. However, the quad tailpipes—embedded in a pronounced rear diffuser—clearly nod to the Chiron Super Sport.

A Tailored Interior with Equestrian Elegance

Inside, the Brouillard retains the Chiron’s ergonomic layout but elevates the cabin into a personalized gallery of artistry. The cabin is infused with a green color scheme, featuring custom tartan fabrics woven in Paris, green-tinted carbon fiber, premium leather, and machined aluminum trim.

The pièce de résistance? A handcrafted sculpture of the Brouillard horse, encased in a glass insert within the aluminum gear lever. Embroidered horse motifs adorn the door panels and seatbacks, linking the car’s bespoke design to its symbolic namesake.

Programme Solitaire: Bespoke Without Compromise

The Brouillard is just the opening act in what promises to be a highly exclusive symphony of bespoke engineering. Programme Solitaire—Bugatti’s new ultra-limited coachbuilding initiative—aims to produce no more than two unique masterpieces per year, each reflecting the personal vision of its commissioner.

More customizable than the Sur Mesure program, Programme Solitaire allows Bugatti’s designers and engineers greater freedom to reinterpret the marque’s DNA while preserving the brand’s core values: uncompromising performance, obsessive attention to detail, and timeless design.

Hendrik Malinowski, Managing Director of Bugatti, sums it up:

“The Programme Solitaire allows us to authentically explore the unique visions of our clients, giving us more flexibility to explore different interpretations of long-established Bugatti design elements… Each precious Solitaire will be unique and peerless, offering a level of attention to detail not found in even the most exclusive automotive creations.”

A Farewell, But Not a Goodbye

The Bugatti Brouillard is a remarkable celebration of the W16 era—an era that transformed the definition of the hypercar. But it also signals a future where ultra-personalized coachbuilt models become the ultimate expression of Bugatti ownership. For those few collectors with the resources and vision to participate, Programme Solitaire offers a blank canvas on which to etch their legacy—just as Perridon has done with the Brouillard.

As Bugatti moves forward into the hybrid age, it does so with one foot still firmly rooted in the hand-crafted tradition that made it a legend. The Brouillard isn’t just a car—it’s an heirloom.

Source: Bugatti via YouTube